1. Practicing Similes and Metaphors
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Used in Compliance with Fair Use Copyright Law
Adapted for use by AWE students by Faye Wheeler
Created in 2005
By Cheri Sandford
Liberty MS

2. Directions: Read the sentence on each slide
Directions: Read the sentence on each slide. Then click on the button that tells what kind of comparison is being made.
Remember: Similes compare 2 things using the words “like” and “as”. Metaphors compare things without using “like” or “as”.
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3. 1. Derek ran like a frightened rabbit.
metaphor
simile

4. Terrific!
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5. 2. My sister is a demon when she wakes up.
metaphor
simile

6. Terrific!
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7. 3. The night was as black as tar.
metaphor
simile

8. Terrific!
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9. 4. My dog is a cowardly lion.
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simile

10. Terrific!
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11. 5. The lake was as smooth as glass.
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simile

12. Terrific!
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13. 6. Mom shakes like a tree when I sneak up on her.
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simile

14. Terrific!
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15. 7. A baby giraffe is as tall as a basketball player.
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simile

16. Terrific!
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17. 8. The poor man was a slave to his business.
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simile

18. Terrific!
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19. 9. The day melted away like a snowflake.
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20. Terrific!
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21. 10. My stomach churned like a cement mixer.
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22. Terrific!
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23. 11. The beast’s eyes were fire in the night.
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24. Terrific!
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25. 12. The moon was a giant face smiling down.
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26. Terrific!
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27. 13. The breeze was as soft as silk.
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metaphor

28. Terrific!
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29. 14. His feet were as big as boats.
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simile

30. Terrific!
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31. 15. Lori grinned like a jack-o-lantern.
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simile

32. OOOPS!
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33. Fantastic Job!
You're Done!